Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dedham School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dedham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dedham School's student population of 147 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dedham School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dedham School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dedham School's ranking?
Dedham School is ranked #24 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dedham School often compared to?
Dedham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth Elementary-middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dedham School?
147 students attend Dedham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dedham School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dedham School?
Dedham School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dedham School offer ?
Dedham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dedham School part of?
Dedham School is part of Dedham School District.
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